Phillip Parsons It’s soon to be that time of year again, flu season. And along with the chance of catching a cold or the flu, there’s flu shots to worry about. There’s the lines, the needles, and the plethora of side effects that may come with the whole experience. It’s not pretty. … Read More
University of Washington scientists claim they are the first to have participated in brain-to-brain communication. According to CNET, scientists Rajesh Rao and Andrea Stocco used the internet to send direct brain signals to one another. Rao sent a signal that made Stucco move his right hand, the first human-to-human communication … Read More
Researchers at the Griffin Health Institute in Australia have been toying with improving the hydrating effects of beer, without ruining the beer’s taste. The idea is that if a beer has added hydrating properties, the drinker won’t get dehydrated, and therefore, won’t get a hangover. To increase hydration, the researchers … Read More
Scientists at the Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences have accomplished something that might blow your mind. They’ve grown miniature-sized human brains (completely in a lab setting) to better understand neurological diseases, according to the BBC. The brains have reached the same level of development as a nine-week old foetus, … Read More
If September means one thing in Toronto year after year, it’s the Toronto International Film Festival (and not meaningful baseball, sorry Jays fans). But sitting on your butt in the dark for hours on end can get old pretty quickly. So what else can you do in Toronto while still enjoying … Read More
